Fan Experience

Mark your calendars, and join the greatest celebration in golf as the USGA brings the excitement of this year’s U.S. Open Championship beyond the competitive venue at Chambers Bay and into the greater Seattle community.

From June 17th through June 21st, enjoy the energy and excitement of the U.S. Open Championship at the fun and immersive "Open for All™" Fan Experience in South Lake Union Park!

Attendees will have the opportunity to view U.S. Open Championship action LIVE on the Jumbo-tron screen, purchase Official U.S. Open Merchandise, get their photo taken with the U.S. Open Championship Trophy, interact with experiential golf exhibits, and enjoy a variety of food and beverage from vendors in the region.

Admission is open, with free prizes available to all those who participate in the exhibits!

Trophy Tour

Follow the U.S. Open Championship Trophy - one of the most iconic in all of sport dating back to its origins in 1895 - as it makes its way across country in a 2015 Lexus LX to the site of the 115th U.S. Open Championship at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington!

Find a location near you (below), take your photo with the trophy, and share via social media using #usopenforall and #lexusgolf to be entered for an opportunity to win 2 tickets to the final round of this year’s U.S. Open Championship*!

Regional Activities

Join the USGA as we celebrate the run-up to this year’s U.S. Open Championship at multiple iconic venues throughout the Pacific Northwest. Interactive fan experiences highlight the USGA’s commitment to STEM education, and underscore the importance of everyone finding time in their busy lives to get outdoors and play golf.

All interactive fan experiences run May 4th through June 15th. Free prizes are available, with an additional opportunity for participants to enter the #usopenforall sweepstakes and win 2 tickets to the final round of this year’s U.S. Open Championship!

"Learning Science through Golf / STEM Education"

Join the USGA as the game of golf goes on display - illustrating how it serves as an important platform for kids and learning. Multiple interactive stations offer children and adults alike the opportunity to see the game as a "mini-learning lab" where Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ("STEM") all help make golf more interesting ... to play and learn!

"Epic Putt Challenge"

Take your chance at joining some of the game of golf's greats by "putting your way into U.S. Open Championship history"!

Historically, many of the more memorable U.S. Open Championships have been defined by epic moments occurring on the final green of play - #18. With an extra-long putting green in front of you, and nothing in your way except the burden of history, you’ll have your opportunity to hole one of the greatest putts in U.S. Open Championship history.

Free prizes are available, with an additional opportunity for participants to enter the #usopenforall sweepstakes and win 2 tickets to the final round of this year’s U.S. Open Championship!

From May 4th until June 15th, the U.S. Open Epic Putt Challenge will be only available to ticketed passengers in the Central Terminal (beyond the Security checkpoint) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

From June 17th until June 21st, the U.S. Open Epic Putt Challenge will be open for all as part of the "Open for All™" Fan Experience in South Lake Union Park.

Deloitte

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As a strategic partner, Deloitte delivers thought leadership, business knowledge and innovation concepts to help the organization better serve the game and its constituents. Together, Deloitte and the USGA created a transformative strategy that responds to the needs of today’s game, deepens engagement in the golf community, and empowers people to connect in new ways.

In addition to its professional services work with the USGA, Deloitte supports USGA initiatives and championships, including programs that celebrate volunteerism, and promote inclusion and innovation in and beyond the golf community.

Chevron

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The USGA and Chevron have committed to using the game of golf to encourage students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines. This commitment has led to the creation of extensive golf-focused STEM teaching tools, and has resulted in charitable contributions to support golf-related programs through Eagles for Education

At U.S. Open Championships the Chevron STEM ZONE™ is an interactive experience highlighting the science and math behind the game of golf through a variety of hands-on exhibits and experiments.

The partnership has also produced educational materials such as the Science of Golf Video Series video series and a nationally-distributed newspaper insert which are provided to teachers as tools to enhance existing curriculum in schools. These lessons teach the science behind the USGA's equipment testing, handicapping, and agronomy efforts.

Rolex

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Rolex has been a longtime supporter of the USGA and salutes the sportsmanship and great traditions unique to the game. This support includes the Rules of Golf, where Rolex has partnered with the USGA to ensure golfers understand and appreciate the game.

As the official timekeeper of the USGA and its championships, they also provide clocks throughout host sites for spectator convenience.

IBM

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IBM has partnered with the USGA to bring the same technology, expertise, and innovation it provides to businesses all over the world to the USGA and golf's national championship.

IBM provides the information technology to develop and host the U.S. Open's official website, www.usopen.com, as well as the mobile apps and scoring systems for the three U.S. Open championships. These real-time technology solutions provide an enhanced experience for fans following the championship onsite and online.

For more information on IBM and the technology that powers the U.S. Open and businesses worldwide, visit http://www.usopen.com/IBM.

Lexus

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Lexus is committed to partnering with the USGA to deliver a best-in-class experience for the world's best golfers by providing a fleet of courtesy luxury vehicles for all USGA Championships.

At each U.S. Open, Women's Open and Senior Open, Lexus provides spectators with access to unique experiences ranging from the opportunity to have a picture taken with both the U.S. Open and U.S. Women's Open trophies to autograph signings with legendary Lexus Golf Ambassadors in the Lexus Performance Drive Pavilion.

American Express

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Together, American Express and the USGA have been providing world-class service to golf fans since 2006. By creating interactive U.S. Open experiences both onsite and online, American Express enhances the USGA's effort to make the game more accessible and enjoyable for fans.